WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: "Congressman Bill Pascrell was a loud and proud voice for the people of New Jersey, and I always had great respect for him as a colleague and one of the most passionate and articulate members of the United States House. Bill was always willing to reach across the aisle for the betterment of our great country, and he will be missed by many, including one of his Republican colleagues on Ways and Means. On beh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: NEWARK N.J. Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement: "I am deeply saddened to hear the news that my dear friend and colleague, Rep. Bill Pascrell, has passed away. His career in New Jersey politics spanned nearly four decades, and he served the people of our state with an unwavering commitment to bettering their lives every single day. He served New Jersey first in our assem  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Monmouth Beach, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced he has helped secure $55,581 in federal funding for the Borough of Monmouth Beach. The funding was made possible through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighter Grants (AFG) Program and will be used by the Borough to replace more than 5,000 feet of fire hose. "I am pleased that Monmouth Beach  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LONG BRANCH, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09): "Bill Pascrell embodied the spirit of New Jersey. He was relentless fighting for his community. As a first son of Paterson, he never forgot where he came from, leaving an indelible mark on North Jersey as a mayor, a public-school teacher, an assemblyman, a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) on the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. of New Jersey: "As former colleagues on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I had the privilege of working alongside Congressman Pascrell on the Committee and in Congress. "He  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement on the passing of Representative Bill Pascrell (NJ-09): "I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Congressman Bill Pascrell's passing. Throughout his distinguished career, whether as mayor, state assemblyman, or a senior member of the House Ways and Mean  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: BERNARDSVILLE, NJ Last Friday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) held his second annual Eagle Scout Award Event ceremony. Scouts from New Jersey's 7th Congressional District who have achieved or will achieve the rank of Eagle Scout between July 2023 and the end of 2024 were invited to attend. Additionally, parents, Scoutmasters and other adult scout leaders from across the district were also welcomed   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) has introduced the Presidential Security Resources Reimbursement Act of 2024, a bill to authorize Secret Service to reimburse State and local governments for the use of services, personnel, equipment and facilities. Following the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump on July 13, 2024, the Secret Service has requested enhanced protections for past president  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) released the following statement following the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. "Today, we mourn the loss of a great friend and colleague, Congressman Bill Pascrell. Bill was a dedicated public servant, a tireless advocate for his constituents, and a passionate supporter of firefighters. We worked closely together on many issues. My deepest condolences go o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the passing of his dear friend and colleague, Rep. Bill Pascrell of New Jersey. "Bill Pascrell was one of the most unique and authentic people I have ever had the privilege of knowing and serving with as both a colleague and a dear friend," said Larson. "He was so loved and appreciated for his candor and for the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: This morning, the Silk City, the Garden State and the United States of America lost a giant with the passing of our beloved brother Bill Pascrell, Jr. Throughout his decades of public service, Bill was a tenacious fighter for his native New Jersey, whether as a leader in the New Jersey General Assembly, Mayo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: This morning, the Silk City, the Garden State and the United States of America lost a giant with the passing of our beloved brother Bill Pascrell, Jr. Throughout his decades of public service, Bill was a tenacious fighter for his native New Jersey, whether as a leader in the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: LONG BRANCH, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.) is highlighting legislation in his House Energy and Commerce Committee H.R. 9129, the Patient Debt Relief Act(link is external) as a key federal initiative that will build on Governor Murphy's recent announcement of a $100 million medical debt forgiveness program in New Jersey(link is external). Pallone is the Ranking Member of the House Energy   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Long Branch, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone (NJ-06) has secured $1.1 million in federal community project funding, contributing to a broader effort for vital infrastructure upgrades at Asbury Park's Wastewater Treatment Plant. This funding will be used to install a new screening system designed to filter out harmful debris, protect essential pumping systems, and improve the overall efficiency of the pl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following statement on Aug. 22, 2024: * * * Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-09): "Congressman Bill Pascrell loved his work and his community. He and I enjoyed discussing our shared experiences of growing up in New Jersey and serving as college professors. "As a U.S. army soldier, Mayor, and Congressman, he never stopped fightin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Today, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell: "It's hard to believe, but today, Jersey lost an absolute giant, a courageous fighter, and an unparalleled champion of hardworking families and first responders -- my dear friend and mentor, and Paterson's favorite son, Bill Pasc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2024: Last week, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03 toured the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear plants and New Jersey Wind Port and discussed the facilities' local economic impact, job creation, and clean energy production in New Jersey. The tour was led by Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) leadership. "New Jersey continues to be a leader of clean energy production, bringing good-paying, climate friendl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ) released the following statement on the news of the passing of Rep. Bill Pascrell: "I'm devastated to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Representative Bill Pascrell. Bill is the definition of a Jersey guy, he was smart, passionate, and a true champion for his district and the state of New Jersey. "After nearly 30 years of serving New J  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: By Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr. Star Ledger(link is external) For the last 10 months, I've been investigating how the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has upended reproductive health care across the nation. The discoveries have been appalling: The Court not only stripped away the constitutional right to abortion care, it has endangered women's lives and undermined the education and train  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett joins her colleagues in mourning the passing of Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-08). "I am deeply saddened by the news of Congressman Pascrell's passing. Bill was an incredible fighter, not just for the people of New Jersey but for all Americans. He dedicated his life to public service--as a veteran, former public-school teacher, two-term   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: In a letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) strongly advocated for robust federal funding for programs that provide critical nutritional services for seniors, including Meals on Wheels of Ocean and Monmouth Counties and other effective community-based initiatives that deliver hot meals to seniors in need. "With the appropriations process underway, I urge  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2024: Rep. Chris Smith speaks to local residents about the dangers of high-powered transmission cables that will disrupt Sea Girt and other Jersey Shore towns as part of the planned Atlantic Shores South offshore wind project. At a virtual community education meeting today in Manasquan, Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester) and a host of experts and public officials informed local residents about the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * Rep. Chris Smith (R-Manchester), the Dean of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation, today issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. of Paterson: "Bill's life was marked by steadfast public service to the people of his beloved state and country, having served in the U.S. Army and as a high school history teacher and adjunct professor before becoming a s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Ewing, NJ (August 21, 2024) Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement on the passing of her New Jersey colleague, Congressman Bill Pascrell. "I am terribly saddened to learn of the loss of my dear friend and colleague, Bill Pascrell. Bill served his country, community, and constituents ably and honorably for decades, always putting the needs of those at home  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: "Today, my heart is heavy with the loss of my dear friend, colleague, and mentor, Bill Pascrell. For his entire life in the Army, as a high school history teacher, Mayor, State Legislator, and Member of Congress Bill served others. "I'll never forget meeting Bill when I first ran for Congress. He took me under his wing and I immediately saw his fierce love for New Jersey and pride for his beloved Pate  more